The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that Bermuda has received an official request from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder.
The request relates to criminal proceedings before the Regional Trial Court of the National Capital Judicial Region in Quezon City, Philippines.
Philippine authorities allege that Ms Requerme was involved in the killing of Mauricio Ramirez Pulhin in Quezon City on 15 June 2025. A warrant for her arrest was issued by the Philippine court on 24 September 2025.
These are allegations made in criminal proceedings in the Republic of the Philippines.
Ms Requerme has not been convicted of the offence, and nothing in the extradition process should be regarded as a determination of her guilt or innocence.
Following receipt of the request from the Philippine authorities, the matter has been processed in Bermuda in accordance with the relevant laws.
It is anticipated that Ms Requerme will appear before the Magistrates' Court of Bermuda tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
The provisional-arrest procedure is an initial stage of the extradition process. It does not constitute a decision that Ms Requerme will be extradited to the Philippines.
Any further proceedings will be conducted in accordance with Bermuda law and the applicable extradition arrangements, with the appropriate decisions being made by the Court and other designated authorities at the relevant stages of the process.
Any issue concerning Ms Requerme's continued detention or release on bail will be a matter for determination by the Court.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Cindy Clarke, said: “Bermuda has now received an official request from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the appropriate legal process is being followed.
“Extradition proceedings are judicial proceedings governed by legislation and Bermuda's international obligations.
“The fact that a person is sought for extradition does not establish guilt, and it is important that the legal process is permitted to proceed without speculation or commentary which could prejudice either the proceedings in Bermuda or the criminal proceedings in the Philippines.
“Given the public interest in this matter, my Office will provide further information concerning the procedural progress of the case when it is appropriate to do so.”
The Department of Public Prosecutions will not comment on the evidence underlying the murder allegation while proceedings remain active.
